Description
Bright, bold, and infused with Latin flavors, this Cilantro Chicken blends Southern comfort with vibrant herbaceous notes—perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)
3 garlic cloves
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup olive oil
1 jalapeño (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Blend the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, and olive oil until smooth.
2. Place chicken in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour marinade over it.
3. Massage the chicken to ensure even coating.
4. Let it marinate for 30–60 minutes.
5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
6. Sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
7. Spoon leftover marinade over chicken as it finishes cooking for extra flavor.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a crisp-juicy combo, finish chicken in the oven after searing.
Pairs beautifully with cumin rice, lime salad, or flour tortillas.
Add a drizzle of honey or pineapple juice for a sweet twist.
Low-carb option: serve with cauliflower rice and Greek yogurt mint sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cilantro chicken, herb chicken, Tex-Mex chicken, lime chicken